Project Support Officer (Children)

Project Support Officer Local Authority | East Midlands (City-Based) A large local authority based in the East Midlands is seeking an experienced Project Support Officer to provide high-quality coordination, governance, and reporting support across a range of transformation and improvement projects within Children's Services. This is an excellent opportunity for a project support professional who thrives in a busy, multi-disciplinary environment and is motivated by improving outcomes for children, young people, and families. Assignment Details Pay Rate: £300 per day (Umbrella) Contract Length: 9 months (ongoing assignment) Working Pattern: Hybrid working Office Location: City-based office in the East Midlands (NG2 area)The Role The Project Support Officer will play a key role in supporting programme boards, project managers, and workstreams to ensure projects are well organised, data-driven, and effectively governed. The role involves coordinating project activity, maintaining accurate documentation, tracking performance and risks, and supporting effective communication across teams involved in Children's Services transformation work. Key Responsibilities Provide day-to-day project and programme support across multiple workstreams Draft, maintain, and manage project documentation, including plans, reports, risk and issue logs Track and report on key data such as milestones, performance indicators, costs, placements, and benefits Support governance arrangements by organising meetings, preparing agendas and papers, and tracking actions Assist with benefits mapping, process improvement, and data analysis Support internal communications and stakeholder engagement across services Ensure accurate reporting to programme boards and senior stakeholders Work collaboratively with a range of internal teams in a complex and evolving environmentSkills, Knowledge & Experience Essential: Previous experience in a project or programme support role Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint Experience tracking data, milestones, risks, and actions Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills Ability to work effectively in a busy, on time environment Experience within Children's Services, social care, or the public sector Knowledge of areas such as safeguarding, placements, SEN, early help, or commissioning Experience supporting transformation or service improvement programmesPersonal Attributes Proactive, flexible, and solution-focused High attention to detail Committed to improving outcomes for children and young people Resilient and adaptable to change Respectful of confidentiality and governance requirementsPlease note: An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. A DBS can be obtained free of charge for the successful candidate Apply now for a confidential discussion and further details. Linsco is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy